“To this day seriously dislikes me.” 51 years ago, Sylvester Stallone got a very famous actor fired from a movie

Before Sylvester Stallone had his biggest breakthrough in his career, which was the role of Rocky Balboa, he previously starred in the film The Lords of Flatbush, after being spotted by an agent while performing in a play to which a friend had invited him. The agent decided that Stallone was perfect for the lead role in the production by Martin Davidson and Stephen F. Verona.

It was on the set of this movie that he came into conflict with another actor, ultimately leading to his dismissal, as director chose Sylvester Stallone over the other actor, since he couldn't have both.

The Rocky star spoke about his conflict with Richard Gere during an interview with Ain't It Cool. The actors couldn't find common ground from the very beginning.

However, another situation, which Stallone recalled during an interview, sealed Chico's actor fate. It took place during a lunch break, when the Rocky star lost his temper and punched Richard Gere.

It then became clear that the two men would not get along. Stallone had no intention of appearing in the same movie as Richard Gere, so he gave the director an ultimatum – he had to choose one of them. And he chose Stallone, and Gere was given his walking papers. According to Stallone, Gere “to this day seriously dislikes him.”

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